ABOUT US

We invite you to join us on an exciting journey of discovery at the Space Discovery Centre in Cesis – a place where science, technology, innovation and hands-on activities intertwine in a unique experience. This centre is unique in Latvia: with an exhibition on three floors. Activities and an interactive environment allow students not only to observe, but also to act, experiment and discover that space is actually closer than we think. The Space Exploration Centre can help schools and pre-schools to meet the objectives of the Skola2030 Competence Approach in science, mathematics and technology by offering an innovative learning environment and services.

OFFER

Study tour:
During the learning excursion, the student searches for answers about the most important discoveries of mankind in different periods of time, learns about the current developments in the space industry, and tests the skills needed for astronauts to live beyond planet Earth. The Centre’s exhibits make the link between the space industry and the curriculum taught at school.
Guided tours last 2 hours.

Workshop:

Lessons designed using an interdisciplinary learning approach.

The process involves solving a variety of problems related to space topics and industry. All lessons include the learning outcomes in the areas of science, mathematics, and technology, as set out in the National Standard for Primary Education and the Model Curricula for Primary Education.

Working in teams, the workshops challenge students to develop new solutions for space rockets and lunar rovers, and to find answers to a variety of exciting questions related to the space industry. They will also explore what exactly they could do in the space industry and see the vast possibilities!

The workshops are designed for the following age groups: grades 1-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. Workshop duration 1h 30min.

Workshop for pre-school:

The Space Exploration Centre offers a workshop for pre-school children with the aim of getting children interested in space and the all-important STEM subjects. The session introduces the different space vehicles, explains how astronauts live on the space station in preparation for their mission and gives children the opportunity to build their own rockets!

The content of the lesson includes the Big Ideas of the Universe from the Science curriculum and the Big Ideas of the Properties, Positions and Characteristics of Shapes from the Mathematics curriculum in the Skola2030 pre-primary curriculum in Key Stage 3.

Curriculum

🚀Inthe “STEM and civic participation” project, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Latvian State

The Space Education Centre is included in the catalogue of events of the project No 4.2.2.1/1/25/I/001 “STEM and civic engagement activities for broader educational experiences and career choices” implemented by the SEDA. The selected events for educational institutions within the project are financed by the European Social Fund Plus and the Latvian State.

The list of current activities can be found at: https://kosmosacentrs.lv/macibu-nodarbiba/

* If there are less than 20 participants, the first group price of EUR 140 applies.
If there are more than 20 participants, the cost per participant is 7EUR

🚀 For pre-school .
PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (60 min. )
With stories about rockets, astronauts’ daily lives and simple model-building tasks, the Space Exploration Centre’s edunauts get children interested in space and the all-important STEM subjects at school.
The content of the lesson includes the big ideas of the Universe covered in the Science curriculum of Skola2030 pre-primary curriculum in Key Stage 3 and the properties, position and characteristics of shapes in Mathematics.

🚀 For grades 1-3
STUDY EXCURSIONS (2h) and/or ACTIVITIES (1.5h)
A guided tour of the Space Exploration Centre, through active activities, allows children to take on the role of explorers and discover the mysteries of space.
During the activities, children will learn to solve problems related to the space industry and discover the challenges of astronauts and scientists.

The learning outcomes of the lessons are in line with the learning outcomes for STEM subjects.

🚀 For grades 4-6
STEM EXCURSIONS (2h) and/or ACTIVITIES (1,5h)
A guided tour of the Space Exploration Centre, accompanied by an educator, to explore the universe, the mysteries of its resources and the possibilities of life.
During the activities, children will have the opportunity to play the role of scientists and astronauts, helping with their knowledge to find solutions to various situations related to the space industry.

The learning outcomes of the lessons are in line with the learning outcomes for STEM subjects.

🚀 For grades 7-12
SPACE MISSION at the orbital station “Auseklis” (1,5h) and/or EXCURSIONS (2h)
During the mission, young people can take on the roles of astronaut and mission leader. The mission involves a connection to real life on the orbital station, problem-solving skills and clear communication. The aim of this role-play is to create hands-on experience and interest in science, mathematics and technology.
During the excursion, young people have the opportunity to learn about the application of STEM knowledge and technology in the space industry through hands-on activities and games, as well as gain insight into the wide range of future career opportunities in the space industry, both in Latvia and elsewhere.

APPLY

To apply for the service, please email skolas@kosmosacentrs.lv
For advice on available times and the most suitable services +371 28679586
For more information visit the Space Cognition Centre website https://kosmosacentrs.lv/skolam/
Welcome to Cīrulīšu iela 63, Cēsis

ADDITIONAL OFFERS

Before or after the excursion you can have a warm and tasty lunch in the centre’s café Orbita. To book a lunch and find out about lunch offers, please contact the café in advance at 26394306.

IMPORTANT

Payment for the service on site at the Space Discovery Centre is only possible by bank card.

The Space Education Centre is not included in the list of institutions of the cultural education programme “Latvian School Bag”.

The service can only be requested via email skolas@kosmosacentrs.lv

Photo from the Space Centre archive.